Mohd. Sayeed Akhtar | Plant Pathology & Disease Management | Innovative Research Award

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Innovative Research Award

Mohd. Sayeed Akhtar
Gandhi Faiz-e-Aam College

Mohd. Sayeed Akhtar
Affiliation Gandhi Faiz-e-Aam College
Country India
Scopus ID 7202578200
Documents 168
Citations 5,480
h-index 35
Subject Area Plant Pathology & Disease Management
Event Agri Scientist Awards
ORCID 0000-0003-0251-8279

Mohd. Sayeed Akhtar is presented in this academic recognition profile as a researcher associated with the Department of Botany at Gandhi Faiz-e-Aam College, Shahjahanpur, India. His stated research subject area is Plant Pathology and Disease Management, a field concerned with understanding plant diseases, their biological causes, epidemiology, diagnosis, prevention, and management. The supplied bibliometric information identifies 168 documents, 5,480 citations, and an h-index of 35 in the referenced Scopus author record. [1]

Abstract

Mohd. Sayeed Akhtar is identified with botanical research at Gandhi Faiz-e-Aam College, Shahjahanpur, India, with a stated specialization in Plant Pathology and Disease Management. The supplied Scopus profile records 168 documents, 5,480 citations, and an h-index of 35, indicating an established body of indexed scholarly work and measurable citation activity. His research profile is relevant to agricultural science because plant pathology addresses diseases that influence crop health, productivity, quality, and sustainable production. This article summarizes the supplied academic indicators, research orientation, publication profile, impact considerations, and suitability for consideration within the Agri Scientist Awards framework. [1]

Keywords

Mohd. Sayeed Akhtar, plant pathology, disease management, botany, agricultural science, crop health, plant diseases, phytopathology, sustainable agriculture, agricultural research, botanical research, disease diagnosis, disease control, crop protection, research impact.

Introduction

Plant pathology is an important component of agricultural research because diseases caused by fungi, bacteria, viruses, nematodes, and other biological or environmental factors can reduce crop performance and threaten food production. Research in disease management contributes to improved diagnosis, prevention, integrated management, and sustainable crop protection. The discipline also connects botanical knowledge with practical agricultural challenges. [2]

Research Profile

Mohd. Sayeed Akhtar is affiliated with the Department of Botany, Gandhi Faiz-e-Aam College, Shahjahanpur, India. The stated subject area, Plant Pathology and Disease Management, encompasses research concerned with the occurrence, identification, biology, epidemiology, and control of diseases affecting plants. Such research is closely connected with agricultural science because effective disease management supports crop health and can contribute to reducing production losses.

Research Contributions

Research in plant pathology and disease management can contribute to agriculture by improving knowledge of disease-causing organisms, host–pathogen interactions, disease development, diagnostic approaches, and management strategies. In an agricultural setting, these areas are important for maintaining crop health and productivity. The supplied subject classification therefore provides a clear disciplinary connection between Akhtar’s stated research profile and agricultural research. [2]

Publications

The supplied Scopus information attributes 168 documents to the identified author profile. This document count represents indexed scholarly output associated with Scopus Author ID 7202578200 and should be distinguished from a complete publication bibliography, which may include works outside Scopus or records requiring author-level verification. [1]

Research Impact

The supplied citation count of 5,480 and h-index of 35 indicate substantial citation activity within the stated Scopus author record. Citation indicators can assist in evaluating scholarly visibility, but they do not independently establish research quality, originality, societal benefit, or agricultural application. A balanced assessment should therefore combine bibliometric evidence with verified research outputs and documented contributions. [1]

Award Suitability

Based on the supplied affiliation, subject area, publication indicators, and stated specialization, Mohd. Sayeed Akhtar appears academically aligned with an agricultural research recognition category focused on plant health, crop protection, or plant pathology. The stated research area has a direct scientific relationship with agriculture through disease diagnosis, disease management, and protection of cultivated plants.

Conclusion

Mohd. Sayeed Akhtar’s supplied academic profile identifies a research orientation in Plant Pathology and Disease Management within a Department of Botany. The stated Scopus indicators of 168 documents, 5,480 citations, and an h-index of 35 provide measurable evidence of indexed scholarly activity. His subject area is directly relevant to agricultural research because plant disease management is an important component of crop protection and sustainable production. [1]

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Mohd. Sayeed Akhtar, Author ID 7202578200. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=7202578200
  2. Antimicrobial Properties of Plant Essential Oils against Human Pathogens and Their Mode of Action: An Updated Review.
    https://doi.org/10.1155/2016/3012462
  3. Agri Scientist Awards. (2026). Official Award Website.
    https://agriscientist.org/
  4. ORCID. (n.d.). ORCID record: Mohd. Sayeed Akhtar, ORCID 0000-0003-0251-8279.
    https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0251-8279
  5. AMF-mediated mitigation of Cd-induced toxicity in Cicer arietinum and their influence on growth, photosynthesis efficiency, cell viability, antioxidants and yield attributes.
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sajb.2023.11.023

Minyahil Kebede Earecho | Plant Pathology | Innovative Research Award

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Innovative Research Award

Minyahil Kebede Earecho
Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research, Ethiopia
Minyahil Kebede Earecho
Affiliation Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research
Country Ethiopia
Scopus ID 58953799600
Documents 3
Citations 7
h-index 1
Subject Area Plant Pathology
Event Agri Scientist Awards
ORCID 0000-0003-2825-1330

Minyahil Kebede Earecho is a plant pathology researcher affiliated with the Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research whose research addresses crop diseases, parasitic weeds, and agricultural pests affecting important Ethiopian crops. His published studies include resistance screening in wheat and sorghum and evaluation of soybean resistance to storage pests. The research record reflects an applied emphasis on identifying useful resistance sources for crop improvement and integrated plant protection. His work has appeared in agricultural and plant health journals and includes studies published through 2026, providing a basis for considering his research within an agricultural innovation and plant health recognition context. [1]

Abstract

Minyahil Kebede Earecho is a plant pathology researcher at the Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research whose work addresses crop disease resistance and pest-related constraints affecting Ethiopian agriculture. His research includes Fusarium head blight of bread wheat, anthracnose resistance in sorghum, Striga hermonthica resistance, and soybean resistance to Callosobruchus chinensis. Across these studies, he evaluates diverse genotypes to identify resistance sources and support crop improvement. His work combines field and controlled screening with disease or pest measurements, contributing evidence for breeding and integrated crop protection. These research themes position his scholarly profile within applied plant health and agricultural productivity in Ethiopia. [2]

Keywords

Plant pathology, Fusarium head blight, wheat disease resistance, Fusarium graminearum, Fusarium culmorum, sorghum anthracnose, Striga hermonthica, sorghum landraces, soybean resistance, Callosobruchus chinensis, bruchid resistance, genotype screening, disease assessment, resistance breeding, crop protection, Ethiopian agriculture.

Introduction

Minyahil Kebede Earecho’s research is situated within plant pathology and crop protection in Ethiopia. His studies examine diseases, parasitic weeds, and storage pests affecting economically important crops. The work emphasizes identifying resistant genotypes and documenting pathogen or pest pressures, providing evidence that can inform breeding, disease management, and agricultural production. [1]

Research Profile

Minyahil Kebede Earecho is affiliated with the Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research and the Assosa Agricultural Research Center. Publications associate him with plant protection research involving wheat, sorghum, and soybean. His scholarly profile reflects applied investigation of crop health, resistance screening, disease assessment, and pest management under Ethiopian production conditions. [3]

Research Contributions

Minyahil Kebede Earecho’s research contributes resistance information for crop constraints. Studies have evaluated bread wheat against Fusarium head blight, sorghum against anthracnose and Striga hermonthica, and soybean against Callosobruchus chinensis. These investigations identify variation among genotypes and highlight candidates or traits that may support breeding, integrated management, and crop protection. [4]

Publications

Minyahil Kebede Earecho’s documented publications include research on wheat head blight, sorghum Striga resistance, sorghum anthracnose resistance, and soybean bruchid resistance. These studies appear in journals including Advances in Crop Science and Technology, Weed Technology, Discover Plants, and Bulletin of Entomological Research, with several articles providing DOI-linked records recently online. [3]

Research Impact

Minyahil Kebede Earecho’s research has relevance through identification of crop genotypes with stronger resistance to biological stresses. Such evidence can support breeding priorities and integrated crop protection in Ethiopia. His studies also provide baseline information on disease occurrence and resistance variation, helping connect field observations with agricultural research decisions. [2]

Award Suitability

Minyahil Kebede Earecho’s research record aligns with an innovative research recognition focused on practical plant health challenges. His investigations address multiple crop constraints and use genotype screening to identify resistance sources. Disease assessment, pest evaluation, and crop improvement relevance provide a scholarly basis for consideration within an agriculture research award. [1]

Conclusion

Minyahil Kebede Earecho’s research profile demonstrates engagement with plant pathology and crop protection questions relevant to Ethiopian agriculture. His publications address disease and pest resistance across crops, generating evidence for resistance breeding and integrated management. Record supports recognition of contributions connecting plant health science with agricultural productivity and crop improvement. [4]

References

  1. ORCID. Minyahil Kebede Earecho Research Profile.
    https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2825-1330
  2. Scopus Author Profile. Minyahil Kebede Earecho.
    https://www.scopus.com/pages/authors/58953799600
  3. Earecho, M. K., and H. Alemu. “Phenotyping sorghum genotypes for anthracnose resistance in Western Ethiopia.” Discover Plants, 3, Article 15, 2026. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s44372-026-00478-3.
  4. Google Scholar. (n.d.). Scholarly publications and citation profile.
    https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=nOarP14AAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao.
  5. Earecho, M. K. “Distribution of Wheat Head Blight, Identification and Characterization of Associated Fusarium Species in Southwestern Ethiopia.” M.Sc. Thesis, Jimma University, 2018. Repository record: Jimma University Repository.

Donald Manigat | Crop | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Donald Manigat |  Crop |  Best Researcher Award

Pesquisador at  Universidade Federal do Amapá – UNIFAP, Brazil

Dr. Donald Manigat holds a PhD in Entomology and a Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy. As a dedicated scientific researcher, his expertise spans insect bioecology, biological control, and plant resistance against arthropod pests. He specializes in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and Plant-Insect interactions. His ongoing research includes bioactive natural insecticides for Spodoptera frugiperda and past projects on detoxification in Plutella xylostella. Dr. Manigat collaborates with prominent institutions such as Embrapa and has published in journals like MDPI. His work contributes significantly to sustainable agricultural practices through ecological pest management.

Publication profile:

🎓 Academic and Professional Background:

Dr. Donald Manigat holds a Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy and a PhD in Entomology. He is a dedicated researcher with expertise in insect bioecology, biological control, resistant plants against arthropod pests, and plant-insect interaction. His work focuses on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies to promote sustainable agriculture.

🔬 Research and Innovations:

  • 🐛 Ongoing: Identification and characterization of bioactive compounds in Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae).
  • 🦋 Completed: Research on the detoxification and immunity in Plutella xylostella.
  • 🌱 Completed: Ecological pest control using essential oil-based formulations and resistance management.

🏆 Contributions and Impact:

Dr. Manigat has made significant contributions to entomology, particularly in biological control and pest resistance management. His innovative research on natural insecticides and plant-insect interactions is vital to promoting sustainable agricultural practices. He collaborates with notable institutions such as Embrapa and CENTELHA-MCTI and has published in leading journals like MDPI.

🧪 Collaborations and Memberships:

Dr. Manigat collaborates with Revista Pesquisa Agropecuária Brasileira and Embrapa. He is also actively involved in scientific and industry projects related to vector control, water quality, and waste management.

Publication Top Notes:

  • Associational Resistance Using Wild and Commercial Tomato Genotypes Employed in the Management of Tomato Virus Vectors
    Agriculture, 2024-01-04 | Journal article
    DOI: 10.3390/agriculture14010098
    ISSN: 2077-0472
    Contributors: Donald Manigat, Karolayne Campos, Joyce S. dos Santos, Catiane Oliveira Souza, Jorge Braz Torres, Fabio Suinaga, Cristina S. Bastos
  • Post Marked Field Monitoring and Evolution of Occurrence of Spodoptera frugiperda (Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in Bt Maize in Brazil
    13th International Symposium on the Biosafety of Genetically Modified Organisms (ISBGMO13), 2014-11-09 | Conference paper
    AGR: Knowledge Center Biotech Updates, March 19, 2014 Issue
    Contributors: Donald Manigat